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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ruth tell Andrew he must realize about her after Robert has died?

2. What job is Andrew going to have on the ship bound for Argentina?

3. What is Robert sitting on while he's on the hilltop with Mary, gazing at the horizon?

4. How does Ruth react when Robert dies at the end of the play?

5. What does Mary notice about her mother at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way is the sun used to symbolize hope? Discuss Robert's need to see the sun before he dies. Why is it important to him?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Robert's disappointment in Andrew's lack of description about his sea voyages. What kind of details does Robert want to know about his travels? How does Andrew fail to provide that information?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the relationship between Ruth and Robert. What made her believe she loved him? What causes her to change her mind? Do you believe that Robert continued to care for Ruth right up to his death?

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